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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,957.04, 26,910.59 and 9,173.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,957.04, 26,910.59 and 9,173.40 is: 13,747.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,957.04 : 26,910.59 = 9,173.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,957.04/26,910.59 = 9,173.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,957.04x = 26,910.59 × 9,173.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,957.04x = 246,861,560.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,861,560.44/17,957.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,747.34

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